Comments on: Talking Soccer, MLS and Stadium Construction with Minnesota Vikings Lester Bagley

By: Realist

Realist — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 00:36:18 +0000

I am warming up to the idea the Wilfs ought to buy the Stars FC as a way into the MLS. But then again, I don’t care how the MLS comes to Minnesota as long as it does WITH the help of an owner with commitment and the financial resources to do so… Anyway, the day the MLS comes to Minnesota is the very day I begin following the MLS! Good luck guys in your quest to bring the league to MN!

By: Darren L.

Darren L. — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:45:55 +0000

I’m encouraged somewhat by this article and the Viking’s response.

It would be very bad news indeed if the Vikings had not talked with the outgoing NASL commissioner, had not met with Manny Lagos, were not familiar with the team.

There is still a glimmer of hope here.

Hopefully the Vikes will see the benefit of continuing to grow the soccer fan base, gaining organizational experience, preserving the good will in the market, establishing their own credibility in soccer circles, and basically learning how to walk with NASL before they try to run with MLS. The Stars offer an established low risk path to dip their toe in the water. The Vikings organization should grab this opportunity.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:01:12 +0000

@WSW:

Interesting… 2 franchises in the southeast? The Tampa Bay market is considered one of the alternatives/threats to Orlando? I’m kind of stunned hearing that based on the other rhetoric I’ve heard.

By: Ryan M

Ryan M — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:39:37 +0000

damn iPAD…can’t type on it to save my life. Hickey game…much more fun than last years Wild hockey games!

By: Soccer Boy

Soccer Boy — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:00:51 +0000

This guy sounds like a politician trying to get my vote. Of course, he is going to give all the right answers. When all the dusts settles I predict MN will be without soccer, we will not have a retractable roof and the new stadium will be a continued eye sore in the Minneapolis skyline.

By: WSW

WSW — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:49:46 +0000

Rawlins commented their will be 2 teams in Southeast:

Rawlins went on to say that we must act now because MLS will be adding two franchises in the southeast in the next few years and that Orlando wants to be one of them. If the stadium issue drags on, the potential for teams in Atlanta, Tampa, or South Florida to jump in and take Orlando’s place could exist.

http://www.scoringthird.com/2012/10/orlando-city-stadium-behind-numbers.html

By: tomASS

tomASS — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:41:30 +0000

Hickey?? sounds like a blood sucking marketing tactic to me.

By: Ryan M

Ryan M — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:59:30 +0000

This season ticket holder for the wild isn’t too upset…I’m making 10% interest on, my investment, better than my retirement account, and I’m witnessing a lot less disappointing hickey games.

By: tomASS

tomASS — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:43:11 +0000

@Cam, if I read the chart right… for the single guys out there, your chances of meeting a women are far greater if you attend a NHL hockey game……when they are NOT on strike. Boy it would suck to have season tickets to the Wild this year eh?

By: Cam Stoltz

Cam Stoltz — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:48:23 +0000

BQ Actuals, but a few years ago – I see your point but also other interest FQs:

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2010/06/Issue-185/The-Back-Of-The-Book/Fan-Demographics-Among-Major-North-American-Sports-Leagues.aspx

I guess in my summary, I would say the Settle game of ESPN the other night looked awesome. Hope Minneapple can have that environment with Orange and Sky Blue Kicks – vs Chicago or KC or any MLS – would be neat. I just hope technology will allow for a retractable roof and a natural grass. Like Phoenix AZ stadiums. Just need 12 mo. grass in Minnesnowta.